Bandol
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Bandol, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Bandol's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Aug 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA STATION AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-49.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MILK(46.9-49.1F) AND HALF N HALF((48.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT 20 WEIGHING 36LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 136F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A STATIONARY RACK DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 155F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN ONE CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $20 AND WEIGHING 5LBS. OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY AND JUNE 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK TO THE LEFT OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK TO THE LEFT OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CORNER OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE AND ORGANZIE THE AREA.
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Jan 30, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF WAIT STAFF REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENT FANS ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING OF VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404-13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2583655 DATED 10/19/23; 25 - 3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON THE MENU SUCH AS, SHRIMP COCKTAIL, CRAB LOUIE, LOBSTER ITEMS, SCALLOPS, SEAFOOD OMELETTE, AND PAELLA A LA VALENCIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURE FOR SAID ITEMS. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS BEEF AND SALMON THAT CAN BE ADDED TO SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR THESE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF A TOP LOADER PREP COOLER; OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52, ABOUT 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 62F , ABOUT 1 LB OF ANCHOVY AT 51F, AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT A AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DRINK PREP AREA, AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE BSMT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON THE MENU SUCH AS, SHRIMP COCKTAIL, CRAB LOUIE, LOBSTER ITEMS, SCALLOPS, SEAFOOD OMELETTE, AND PAELLA A LA VALENCIA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURE FOR SAID ITEMS. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS BEEF AND SALMON THAT CAN BE ADDED TO SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR THESE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE BAR AREA, COFFEE PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT FOOD BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEES? MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND PEPPER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 6 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 13, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 50F - 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). SERVICE AGREEMENT AND ILLINOIS LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL PROVIDED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT ALL BARS AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN NOT HOLDING WATER WHEN BUILT IN STOPPER IS USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE CAULKING OF THE FOLLOWING SINKS: BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK,1 ST FLOOR HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, AND BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS BROKEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR AND IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER#1 IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bandol last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bandol on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bandol?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bandol.
Has Bandol's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bandol have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bandol means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bandol inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bandol is inspected around three times per year on average.
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